Sanchez wins New Mexico Democratic public land commissioner primary

Sanchez, 34, now faces Republican Michael Perry in the general election.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 376

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Juan de Jesus Sanchez III has defeated two opponents in the Democratic primary to become his party’s nominee for commissioner of public lands.

As of 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Sanchez earned 55% of the vote. His closest competitor, state Rep. Matthew Mcqueen (D-Galisteo), received 34% of the vote and conceded the race a little after 9 p.m. The third opponent, Jonas Moya, received a little over 11% of the votes.

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